Akiem and HSL Logistics receive new Bombardier Traxx locomotives

A double handover ceremony was held at Bombardier’s plant in Kassel, Germany, on November 30 to mark the delivery of the first three Bombardier Traxx AC locomotives from an order for up to 52 AC and MS units for European leasing company Akiem. Akiem subsequently transferred the locomotives to its client, German private operator HSL Logistics.

The locomotives were ordered under a framework contract signed in June 2016, with Akiem agreeing to purchase 26 Traxx AC and MS locomotives, which are configured for use in 12 countries, initially. A further 10 locomotives were ordered in November, and the units will be configured to operate with ETCS Baseline 3 where required.

Mr Haiko Böttcher, CEO of HSL Logistics, says he is confident that the new locomotives will help the company to expand its operations. HSL currently operates 300 trains per week.

Akiem has ordered 87 Traxx locomotives since 2011, and HSL will receive these latest three units for entry into service later this month.